Microbiology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Microbiology encompasses the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, focusing on their unicellular, multicellular, or acellular biology. This includes concepts like growth, regulation, and interactions between microbes and their environments. The course examines how microorganisms collaborate for survival and how they can be manipulated to enhance health outcomes, drawing on insights from world-leading researchers to cover fundamentals and recent advances.The curriculum begins with a broad foundation in life sciences at Levels 1 and 2, including genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, and molecular mechanisms, while developing practical skills in laboratory work, data analysis, and experiment design. At Levels 3 and 4, it delves into microbiology specifics like biochemistry, molecular structure, and gene regulation, with flexibility to select modules. A year in industry between these levels offers real-world experience, networking, and career benefits, supported by the university, and the program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk